Massachusetts
Americannoun
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a state in the northeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast. 8,257 square miles (21,385 square kilometers). Boston. MA (for use with zip code), Mass.
noun
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One of the thirteen colonies, playing a key role in resisting the British before and during the Revolutionary War.
The settlement of Massachusetts began in 1620, when the first Pilgrims arrived from England in the Mayflower near Plymouth Rock.
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At the time of their breakup, LaPaglia had been living in Bryan’s $7.45 million Massachusetts mansion, which the singer purchased in April 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
From the 1970s onwards, Hamilton used her expertise to found her own software businesses, including Hamilton Technologies, which is still based in Massachusetts.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Imported LNG costs about six times more than U.S. natural gas, while the price of heating oil in Massachusetts has increased to $6.12 a gallon from $3.53 a year ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
About half of Massachusetts households also rely on gas for heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The area code was Massachusetts, probably Boston; I checked my watch and then dialed the number, reversing the charges to Dr. Roland’s office.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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